UIC Annual Accessibility Liaisons Workshop 2025
September 11, 2025
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM America/Chicago
Location
UIC Richard J. Daley Library, Room #1-470
Address
801 S Morgan St., Chicago, IL 60607
Calendar
Download iCal FileThe UIC Accessibility Liaison Program is a key part of our university’s efforts to advance digital accessibility and foster a more inclusive campus environment.
The Digital Accessibility Services and Engineering (DASE) team at Technology Solutions is excited to host the 2nd Annual Accessibility Liaison Workshop on Thursday, September 11th, 2025, at the Richard J. Daley Library room #1-470. Accessibility Liaisons play an essential role in bridging the gap between campus units and digital inclusion efforts. This workshop is an opportunity to deepen your knowledge, connect with peers, and continue building momentum toward a more accessible UIC for all.
Registration is now closed.
- For any questions regarding registration, please contact us at digital-a11y@uic.edu.
Target audience:
Format:
- In-person
Check-In and Breakfast Session (08:30 AM – 9:00 AM)
Morning Sessions (8:30 AM – 12:00 PM)
- 08:30 – 09:00 AM
Check-In and Breakfast - 09:00 – 09:10 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks with Jason Maslanka - 09:10 – 09:45 AM
Meet Your Fellow UIC Accessibility Liaisons with Jemma Ku - 09:50 – 10:15 AM
ADA Title II FAQs & UIC DRC Services with Sophia Hamilton and Peter Berg - 10:20 – 10:50 AM
UIC Accessibility: Growth, Milestones & Roadmap with Jemma Ku, Helen Zhou, and Blake Bertuccelli-Booth - 10:50 – 11:10 AM
Canvas Transition & Accessibility Plan with Bryan Libbin - 11:15 – 11:55 AM
Share and Tell: Learn from Peers with Anitha Paruchuri and Helen Zhou - 11:55 AM – 12:00 PM
Group Photo
Lunch and Networking Session (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)
Afternoon Sessions (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
- 1:00 – 1:25 PM
Activity: Myth or Fact Challenge with Michael Fu and Michelle Mitchell - 1:30 – 2:00 PM
The Accessibility Shift: Cultivating a Culture of Digital Accessibility with Leslie Sherman - 2:00 – 2:15 PM
Break - 2:15 – 2:30 PM
Activity: Alt Text – Easy Wins to Hard Cases with Sophia Hamilton - 2:35 – 3:00 PM
Demo: AI Magic Show with Blake Bertuccelli-Booth - 3:05 – 3:25 PM
Using Built-In Accessibility Checkers in Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat with Michael Fu and Michelle Mitchell - 3:30 – 3:45 PM
Workshop Feedback and Closing Remarks with Jemma Ku and Helen Zhou
Contact
Date posted
Jul 22, 2025
Date updated
Sep 9, 2025